Advance population health through evidence-informed health promotion and community development in Nova Scotia Health’s Eastern Zone. This temporary full time assignment supports local needs.

The Health Promoter works with the Healthy Communities Team and community partners across multiple levels. You will address health inequities, chronic disease, injury prevention, and upstream determinants through healthy public policy, partnerships, and mobilization. The assignment is approximately 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and implement population health policies and programs
- Advocate for policy and system change with partners
- Develop supportive social, economic, and physical environments
- Apply evidence-informed health promotion strategies




- Provide leadership in community development practice

Requirements:

- Bachelor of Health Promotion or equivalent degree
- Three years of relevant experience required
- Experience advocating for healthy public policies
- Knowledge of population-based approaches and health determinants
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Use health promotion leadership, partnership building, and policy advocacy to reduce inequities across Nova Scotia Health’s Eastern Zone communities.

📌 Health Promotion Specialist Eastern Zone (Antigonish)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Antigonish